Frizzled is it a breed? or a feather type? both?

[Illia]

I think this all comes from the fact that the US too once considered the Frizzle as a breed, hence even Hatcheries continuing to only sell frizzled Cochins as "frizzles." And of course, the fact that in other countries, Frizzle is a breed.

 

[sunnydalefarms]

Learn something new everyday. Thanks for bringing this topic up smoothmule.

 

[racuda]

I have a 1905 copy of the Standard of Perfection and it lists "Frizzle" as a breed. Other than stating that they must have single combs and describing the frizzle feather it doesn't say much else.

 

[Chris09]

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Here is a good example on why it is a good reason to spend the money on the newest version of the APA standard.
The Frizzle is a breed yes but it must conform to a breed standard.
Frizzles can be shown as any APA breed but it must conform to that breeds standard.

Example --
If you have a Frizzled Cochin it must conform the Cochin to breed standard as to body type, color, comb etc. now if you have a Frizzled Polish it must conform the to the Polish breed standard. (Even the V-comb)

Chris

 

[racuda]

Quote:
Here is a good example on why it is a good reason to spend the money on the newest version of the APA standard.
The Frizzle is a breed yes but it must conform to a breed standard.
Frizzles can be shown as any APA breed but it must conform to that breeds standard.

Example --
If you have a Frizzled Cochin it must conform the Cochin to breed standard as to body type, color, comb etc. now if you have a Frizzled Polish it must conform the to the Polish breed standard. (Even the V-comb)

Chris

That's not my only copy silly! I bought it for historical interest. I also have a 2010 copy.

 

[edgarmongold]

Quote:
Here is a good example on why it is a good reason to spend the money on the newest version of the APA standard.
The Frizzle is a breed yes but it must conform to a breed standard.
Frizzles can be shown as any APA breed but it must conform to that breeds standard.

Example --
If you have a Frizzled Cochin it must conform the Cochin to breed standard as to body type, color, comb etc. now if you have a Frizzled Polish it must conform the to the Polish breed standard. (Even the V-comb)

Chris

That's not my only copy silly! I bought it for historical interest. I also have a 2010 copy.

Frizzled is recognized in every breed and variety recognized by the ABA and APA.

They do not compete for BB and RB in the recognized breeds and varieties but as a separate breed and variety but do compete for Class Champions such as SCCL etc.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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That's not my only copy silly! I bought it for historical interest. I also have a 2010 copy.

Frizzled is recognized in every breed and variety recognized by the ABA and APA.

They do not compete for BB and RB in the recognized breeds and varieties but as a separate breed and variety but do compete for Class Champions such as SCCL etc.

No, they compete for placing within their breed just as do all other birds of that breed. This was an ABA change a few years ago.

 

[Donna McCormick]

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For anyone in this thread who is interested, as stated by others, Frizzle is a gene not a breed.
Years ago, the Frizzled birds seemed to always get stuck in the corner somewhere and were shown as Frizzles. Things have changed, now your Frizzles can be shown right along next to the straight feather birds and compete.
The reason you don't want to breed Frizzle to Frizzle is because this breeding will result in brittle, sparse feathering and the more you breed them together, the worse it becomes. I know some breeders who have bred Frizzle to Frizzle for one generation to give more curl to the feather (called Curly) and bred those offspring back to straight feather birds.
I have found the best results are a straight feather bird (that carries the Frizzle gene) to a nice, tightly feathered Frizzle. You will get about 50% Frizzled and 50% Straight feather from this breeding. You will want to use your straight feathered offspring from these breedings as your mates to the Frizzled birds. Pay close attention to the Frizzles you use in your breeding program and be very selective about the ones you use. Feather quality in your Frizzle will be very important in the outcome of your offspring. There is a information on Frizzle breeding in this article by Laura: http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/issues/5/5-5/frizzles_one_of_our_odd_breeds.html